Srivastava, H.M.2009-08-242009-08-2419852009-08-24http://hdl.handle.net/1828/1579A remarkably simple proof is presented for an interesting generalization of a combinatorial identity given recently by L. Vietoris [Montash. Math. 97, 157-160 (1984)]. It is also shown how this general result can be extended further to hold true for basic (or q-) series.entechnical reports (mathematics and statistics)Technical ReportDepartment of MathematicsDepartment of Mathematics and Statistics