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Derivative Instruments - Nondesignated Hedging (Details) (Not Designated as Hedging Instrument, USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Apr. 03, 2015
Mar. 28, 2014
Mar. 29, 2013
Derivative [Line Items]      
Pretax gain (loss) on derivative instruments $ (3)us-gaap_GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax $ (15)us-gaap_GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax $ (17)us-gaap_GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax
Interest Rate Swap | Cost Of Services And Selling, General And Administrative Expenses      
Derivative [Line Items]      
Pretax gain (loss) on derivative instruments 8us-gaap_GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax
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Foreign Exchange Contract | Other Operating Income (Expense)      
Derivative [Line Items]      
Pretax gain (loss) on derivative instruments $ (11)us-gaap_GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax
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$ (15)us-gaap_GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax
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$ (17)us-gaap_GainLossOnDerivativeInstrumentsNetPretax
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