CFA Level I Fixed Income - Why do we use full price in money duration and par value in price value of a basis point?

Hi,

I'm having some trouble understanding why money duration uses full price in its calculation, while price value of a basis point uses par value in the link below. Could someone please explain the reasoning behind this?

https://ift.world/booklets/3-6-money-duration-bon…

Thanks.

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