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OTHER ASSETS
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2017
Other Assets, Noncurrent Disclosure [Abstract]  
OTHER ASSETS
OTHER ASSETS
 
(In Millions)
At December 31
 
2017
 
2016
Equity method investments
$
11

 
$
13

Private equity funds
2

 
5

In-store displays, net
31

 
42

Deferred tax assets (Note Q)
48

 
68

Other
24

 
29

Total
$
116

 
$
157


In-store displays are amortized using the straight-line method over the expected useful life of three to five years, and we recognized amortization expense related to in-store displays of $25 million, $25 million and $20 million in 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Cash spent for displays was $14 million, $11 million and $43 million in 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively, and is included in other, net within investing activities on the consolidated statements of cash flows.