GAUSS7 2016 Problem 20

In the diagram, four different integers from 1 to 9 inclusive are placed in the four boxes in the top row. The integers in the left two boxes are multiplied and the integers in the right two boxes are added and these results are then divided, as shown. The final result is placed in the bottom box. Which of the following integers cannot appear in the bottom box?

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Answer Choices
A. 16
B. 24
C. 7
D. 20
E. 9