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2.0.0.10 false CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (USD $) 104 - Statement - CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS true false In Millions, except Per Share data false false 1 usd $ false false iso4217_USD Standard http://www.xbrl.org/2003/iso4217 USD iso4217 0 iso4217_USD_per_shares Divide http://www.xbrl.org/2003/iso4217 USD iso4217 http://www.xbrl.org/2003/instance shares 0 shares Standard http://www.xbrl.org/2003/instance shares 0 false 2 usd $ false false iso4217_USD Standard http://www.xbrl.org/2003/iso4217 USD iso4217 0 iso4217_USD_per_shares Divide http://www.xbrl.org/2003/iso4217 USD iso4217 http://www.xbrl.org/2003/instance shares 0 shares Standard http://www.xbrl.org/2003/instance shares 0 5 3 us-gaap_SalesRevenueNet us-gaap true credit duration monetary No definition available. false false false false false false false false false false false false 1 true true false false 7131000000 7131 false false false 2 true true false false 4889000000 4889 false false false Total revenue from sale of goods and services rendered during the reporting period, in the normal course of business, reduced by sales returns and allowances, and sales discounts. 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Such amount typically reflects adjustments similar to those made in preparing consolidated statements, including adjustments to eliminate intercompany gains and losses, and to amortize, if appropriate, any difference between cost and underlying equity in net assets of the investee at the date of investment. 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If the entity does not present consolidated financial statements, the amount of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes. 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