A thin piece of wood of uniform density in the shape of an equilateral triangle with side length 3 inches weighs 12 ounces. A second piece of the same type of wood, with the same thickness, also in the shape of an equilateral triangle, has side length of 5 inches. Which of the following is closest to the weight, in ounces, of the second piece?
(A) 14
(B) 16
(C) 20
(D) 33.3
(E) 55.6