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Weighted Average Assumptions Used to Determine Benefit Obligations and Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Detail)
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Aug. 31, 2014
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Aug. 31, 2013
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Aug. 31, 2012
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| Assumptions for benefit obligations: | |||
| Discount rate | 4.15% | 4.90% | 3.90% |
| Assumptions for net periodic benefit cost: | |||
| Discount rate | 4.90% | 3.90% | 5.00% |
| Expected return on plan assets | 7.65% | 7.75% | 7.90% |
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The interest rate used to adjust for the time value of money for the plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The interest rate used to adjust for the time value of money. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
An assumption as to the rate of return on plan assets reflecting the average rate of earnings expected on the funds invested or to be invested to provide for the benefits included in the benefit obligation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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