GENERAL (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2017 USD ($)
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Effective income tax rate reconciliation, share-based compensation, excess tax benefit amount	$ 9.3

Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Share-based Compensation, Excess Tax Benefit, Amount

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