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Expense Example - American Century Mutual Funds, Inc - BALANCED FUND
Mar. 01, 2026
USD ($)
BALANCED FUND, INVESTOR CLASS  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 91
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 284
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 494
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years 1,096
BALANCED FUND, I CLASS  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year 71
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 221
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 385
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years 859
BALANCED FUND, R5 CLASS  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year 71
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 221
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 385
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 859