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Accounts Receivable, Net (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Oct. 27, 2019
Receivables [Abstract]  
Changes in allowance for doubtful accounts Changes in allowance for doubtful accounts in each fiscal year were as follows:
201920182017
(In millions)
Beginning balance$33  $34  $51  
Provision—  —  —  
Deductions1
(3) (1) (17) 
Ending balance$30  $33  $34  
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1 Fiscal 2019, 2018 and 2017 deductions primarily represent releases of allowance for doubtful accounts credited to expense as a result of an overall lower risk profile of Applied’s customers and cash collections.