Explanation: The pages are 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18. Essays by K: G, I, J. Essays by Y: M, N, P. Rule (3) is **M must precede J** (\(M < J\)). J is by writer K. M is by writer Y. If J were on **page 3**, it would be the first essay. Since M must precede J, M would have to be on a page *before* page 3, which is impossible (page 3 is the first page). Therefore, J cannot appear on page 3. All other options (6, 9, 12, 15) are later pages and could accommodate M before J.