A manufacturer makes 1500 articles at a cost of Rs. 1.20 each. He fixes the selling price so that selling 1200 articles gives him 80% profit. But 300 articles are spoiled and cannot be sold. If the remaining are sold at the same selling price, what is his actual profit percentage?

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