Net Income (loss) per Common Share - Additional Information (Detail) shares in Millions	3 Months Ended
Jul. 02, 2017 shares
Net Income Loss Per Common Share
Exercise of stock options	0.1

Stock Issued During Period Shares Sale Of Stock And Exercise Of Stock Options

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