Answer: 18 ft
Step-by-step explanation:
Given
Scale is 1inch:9 feet
1 feet= 12 inch
The dividing board is 2 inches long
Suppose the actual length of the diving board is x
[tex]\therefore \dfrac{1}{9\times 12}=\dfrac{2}{x}\\\\\Rightarrow x=\dfrac{9\times 12\times 2}{1}\\\\\Rightarrow x=216\ inch\ \text{or}\ 18\ ft[/tex]