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Tax Benefits Realized and Intrinsic Value Related to Stock Options Exercised (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Sep. 02, 2012
Aug. 28, 2011
Aug. 29, 2010
Stock-Based Compensation Plans      
Actual tax benefit realized for stock options exercised $ 50 $ 78 $ 34
Intrinsic value of stock options exercised $ 137 [1] $ 227 [1] $ 98 [1]
[1] The difference between the exercise price and market value of common stock measured at each individual exercise date.