mathematics - 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 = 2016

Add the four basic operators $\times\div+\,\;-$ and optionally brackets to:

$10 \quad 9 \quad 8 \quad 7 \quad 6 \quad 5 \quad 4 \quad 3 \quad 2 \quad 1$

To get the total $2016$.

Rules:

• We are looking for the simplest solution - i.e. the least amount of characters (ignoring spaces). Please include your character count in your answer.


• Keep the order; do not add or combine numbers.



• Use all four operators at least once.

Credit for initial concept: Alex Bellos