The volume for a rectangular prism is given by the formula V = l · w · h, where l is the length of the prism, w is the width of the prism, and h is the height of the prism.

If the volume of a rectangular prism with a height of 9 inches is 144 cubic inches and the base of the prism is a square, then what is the width of the rectangular prism?
A.
16 inches
B.
4 inches
C.
36 inches
D.
8 inches