Is the expression x^3·x^3·x^3 equivalent to x^3·3·3? Why or why not? Explain your reasoning. Please show and explain all steps thoroughly. Thank you for your time and help. There is a screenshot of the problem in case my typed version of the problem is not as understandable.

The management of a supermarket wants to adopt a new promotional policy of giving a free gift to every customer who spends more than a certain amount per visit at this supermarket. the expectation of the management is that after this promotional policy is advertised, the expenditures for all customers at this supermarket will be normally distributed with a mean of $95 and a standard deviation of $20. if the management wants to give free gifts to at most 10% of the customers, what should the amount be above which a customer would receive a free gift?