Let , , and be the number of vertices, edges, and faces on a rhombicosidodecahedron (a solid with 62 faces), respectively. Find .
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A dodecahedron has 2 0 vertices, 3 0 edges and 1 2 faces.
A isocahedron has 1 2 vertices, 3 0 edges, and 2 0 faces.
Hence, a rhombicosidodecahedron, combining both and adding some square faces (see helpful illustration provided above), has
2 1 ( 3 ⋅ 2 0 + 5 ⋅ 1 2 ) = 6 0 Vertices
2 ( 3 0 + 3 0 ) = 1 2 0 Edges
1 2 + 2 0 + 2 1 ( 6 0 ) = 6 2 Faces
Hence
V − E + F = 6 0 − 1 2 0 + 6 2 = 2
Of course we can use the general result of 2 of the Euler Characteristic for any convex polyhedron, but what's the fun in that?