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Fair Value Measurement - Additional Information (Detail)

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Fair Value Measurement - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
May 31, 2012
2% Convertible Notes
Aug. 31, 2011
2% Convertible Notes
May 31, 2011
2% Convertible Notes
Nov. 30, 2003
2% Convertible Notes
May 31, 2012
6.875% Senior Notes
Aug. 31, 2011
6.875% Senior Notes
May 31, 2012
5.625% Senior Notes
Apr. 16, 2012
5.625% Senior Notes
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]                
Outstanding debt, amount   $ 117.8       $ 250.0 $ 300.0  
Fair value of long-term debt   $ 127.9       $ 252.5 $ 306.8  
Debt instrument, interest rate 2.00% 2.00% 2.00% 2.00% 6.875% 6.875% 5.625% 5.625%