Yes, same here!

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A: I haven't got enough money.
B: Yes, same here! And I always get too much homework.
(taken from ENGLISH IN MIND 2, Cambridge University Press)
Does A mean 'I haven't got enough money, either.' If so, why doesn't he say 'No' instead of 'Yes'?
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When B says "Yes" he is agreeing with A. "Yes" indicates agreement.
 

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If the dialogue goes like this:

A: I haven't got enough money, have you?
B: Yes, I have.

Does B mean that he has enough money?

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I think it means so because 'Have you?' means 'Have you got enough money?'
 

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